The Extent of Laboratories Use in Teaching Chemistry in Secondary Schools in Al Dhalea Governorate from the Point of View of Teachers

Abstract

The present study aimed to determine the extent of the use of laboratories in teaching chemistry in secondary schools in Al Dhalea Governorate from the point of view of male and female teachers. The researcher used the descriptive analytical method, and the study population included chemistry teachers in all secondary schools in Al Dhalea Governorate. The study comprised (110) male and female teachers. The researcher considered the study sample to be (63) male and female teachers who responded to the questionnaire (60%). Based on this study, a number of results were revealed, the most important of which are: The unavailability of scientific laboratories in many secondary schools in Al-Dhalea Governorate, where the percentage of their unavailability reached (60.3%). The teachers were completely convinced of the importance of using scientific laboratories in teaching.    The study recommended the need to modernize schools with scientific laboratories and provide them with the necessary materials, tools and devices for use in teaching.